Report of War Commission Clears Army of Baseless Rumors
Washington February 12 The war Investigating commission published a voluminous report detailing proceedings since September 28. It finds no evidence of corruption in the War Department and notes openness to witnesses, with extensive inquiries into mobilization, supply, transport, and administration across multiple camps and states.
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Washington
Hin
Gee Rendesvous
Ei Olent
Engineer
Arntice
Jacksonville
Fort McPherson
Gia
Anniston
Ala
Huntsville
Chattanwers
Tenn
Knoxville
Lexington
Kay
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Mice
Harrisbore
New York
Morton
Burlington, Vt
Tampa
Femantina
Flan
Innerson
Fernandina Wid
Thames
Aunteville
Camp Meade
Baye
War Department
Divided Authority in the War Department Aims for Harmony
The report examines army command structure arguing the president is commander in chief and cannot delegate that authority. It discusses the secretary of war, the chief of staff, and the general staff as sources of friction and then notes efforts to restore harmony and efficiency. It highlights tests of administration within the adjutant general and quartermaster departments during the Spanish American War era.
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War Department
Nietory
Army
United Frateanic
Oper Iit
A. FR
Schofield
Uiy
Washington
Rant
Becaume
Sta
Secretary of War
Yeor
Spain
Adjutant General's Department
H. C. Corbin
Regiort Sayas
M. I
Loadington
Niuinter
Steod
Dewartrmene
Anya
Terrible Fire at Yankton Insane Asylum
A devastating blaze at the Yankton state insane asylum in South Dakota occurred at 2 a.m. Three stories housed women and men, with fifty-two people inside. Water shortages hindered firefighting as crews sought to remove charred remains and determine the cause, with estimates of property loss around 18 000 dollars.
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Yankton
South Dakota
Itcane
Stone
Walla
Jild
Mal Halle
Preccese
Surprise Party Rumors Roil Harrisburg Senate Contests
In Harrisburg on a calm Sunday political stir surrounds Senator Quay as anti Quay activist Van Valkenburg hints at a surprise party for Quay and allies. The McCarrell juries dispute remains central while Andrews and others express confidence Quay will be defeated this week or not survive the legislature. Delamater visits Quay headquarters en route to New York.
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Martishburg
AL van ValckKenbers
Arteri
Wits
Quay
van Valkenburg
McCarrell
Retironde
William H. Andrews
Crawford
Eliarre
Loelel Hotel
van Valkenberg
George Wallace Delamater
Pitlsboro
Covernor
Mr. Delamater
New York
Pittehare
Harrisburg
Casualties At Manila Reported By General Otis
The war department in Washington receives dispatches detailing American and allied losses around Manila. Reports list killed wounded and missing among several regiments including First Artillery Second Cavalry and Thirteenth Infantry with casualties across multiple sectors.
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Wishington
Washington
Winerl
Cylon
Aies
Foirteantjin
Peites Bordapil Dhiene
Wohin Rataom
KusokeTn
Company PF. Veh Artillers
Theadore
Aliniesito
Pirivite
James Hartley
William Cl Mitel
Compiany
Montane
Manglors ‘Themis
Comynik
Ket
California
Anthonys Niefiron Pacha
Canary
Fourth Cavalry
Jomee Thornep
Troy
EL Twentieth Kaneas
Pobeate Ales M. Mitchell
Italians Buried in Avalanche in Cher County
A disastrous avalanche near Silver Blume in Cher County Utah today buried Italian miners and their families. Eleven bodies have been recovered with thirteen believed still beneath the snow as rescuers fear little hope for survivors.
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Silver Blume
Cher Wreck
Cloek
Carp
Cherrie Guileh
Caey Oymaine
Williahan Gualeh
Cape
Hawaii Legislation Urgency: Hawaii Territory Bill in Congress
Anxieties in Washington over a pending Hawaii territorial bill. Supporters fear delays risk jail deliveries for inmates and unrest absent swift action. Delegation including Paul Neuma and William Kinsey pressed President McKinley for influence as the Fifty-fifth Congress nears its close.
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Washington
Hawaii
Congress
Territories
Aioorinas
Econgiers
New York Tribune
Paul Neumda
Justicn Rear
William A. Kinsey
J. M.obertsen
White House
McKinley
Dr Daly Questions War Board on Beef Supply
Pittsburg Feb 1 Dr W H Daly denounced the war board report in a long statement alleging that refrigerated beef was used for General Miles early in August and that Miles sought fresh beef while the War Department was urged to halt refrigerated shipments. He accuses the investigating commission of failing to summon private soldiers and of allowing witnesses to face bullying and retaliation.
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Pittsburg
W. H. Daly
War Board
Miles
War Department
Daly
War Investigating Commission
Withers. Ee
Snow and Fire Report From Early Morning News
Early morning dispatches describe continued cold weather and a fire at an asylum. General reports cover ware developments and local library events as editors assess the Arctic conditions and public safety.
Fires of a Day Impacts Several New York Firms
A series of fires caused about 250000 dollars in losses to South Pearl street businesses Albany New York including Many & Anker Grand Union Tea Co Hallenbecker Milliners and Munn Waldmann. Manhattan Brass Co East Twenty eighth street fire destroyed buildings machinery and valuable stock estimated at 250000. A separate blaze at a Banner Fifteenth street dance hall inflicted 24000 damage and injured five firemen. In Trenton New Jersey the New Jersey Steel and Iron Co works suffered 40000 to 50000 in damage with the machine shop and patterns destroyed and several workers left jobless.
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Albany
N. Y
Tire
South Pearl Street
Many & Anker
Grand Union Tea Company
Hallenbecker Company
Milliners
Munn & Waldmann
Wholeshie Fiewlers
New York
Manhattan Brass Company
East Twenty-eighth Street
Pire
Nilleen
Fifteenth Street
Trenton
N, J
Jeytos Steel and Tron Company
Toodeny
Increasing Russian Forces At Port Arthur and Talien-Wan
Advices from the Orient report the Toselin government reinforcing Port Arthur and Talien-Wan as discontent grows in Liao Tong Peninsula. About 9,000 men have landed at Port Arthur in a month with 23,000 more expected, creating a 34,400 strong army corps, plus 15,000 for Port Arthur and 40,000 for Talien-Wan.
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San Francisco
Orient
Toselin
Port Arthur
Talien-iWan
Bach Named Kingston Postmaster After Promised Office
Civitatian Bach was appointed postmaster at Kingston by President McKinley to succeed Thomas Pf. MacFarland, who began duties in October. Bach also sought the job, but was promised the office would be in Bach's building. the promise was not kept and Bach prevailed.
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Civtatian Bach
Kingston
Likeraw County
McKinley
Thomas Pf. MacFarland
Bach
Ohso
Milher
MacFarland
Haywood's Condition Reported at Harrisburg Fair
A telegraph message from Miss Bo Hesweond of Sharog describes Mr. Haywood’s health as serious at the Harrisburg Fair. The note notes that donations and hopeful outlooks were received for his recovery and expresses concern for his condition.
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Harrisburg Fair
Telesnam
Mies Bo
Sharog
R. Kile
Haywol
Sparks From The Wire Providence Fire and Bridge Destruction
Reports detail a series of transport and theater building disruptions with fires and collapses in Waterville and surrounding areas. A Montreal spectator and several named firms are cited amid investigations into damaged structures and missing persons as authorities pursue leads and potential arson theories.
Blizzard Like Snow Storm Halts Rail Service Across Region
A massive snow storm struck Philadelphia and surrounding areas with seven inches of snow in 24 hours and winds disrupting rail traffic on the Pennsylvania Reading and Baltimore Ohio lines. Trains were delayed hours, ferries and streetcar service faced major inconveniences as cold intensified across New York and Pennsylvania.
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Pillidelphia
Pennsylvania
Reading
Baltimore and Ohio
New Jersey
Washington
New York
Reading Company
Delaware River
International Navigation Company
Bergenland
Aymore
Weather Bureau
Gene Yeu Tenday
Lower Broadway
Wilkes-Barre
Sera
Fire destroys wholesale and retail book firm on Wabash and Madison
A large fire engulfed the wholesale and retail book firm of A. C. Mu Ching & Co this morning at 1 o'clock, damaging a brick structure on the northwest corner of Wabash avenue and Madison street. The stock losses include McCharge Billathling, $100,000. McClurg stock, $470. Mandel Bros stock, about $1,900. with other losses in the alley.
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Kitage, Beh
A. C. Mu Ching & Co
Wabash Avenue
Madison Street
McCharge Bilathling
McClurg
Mandel Bros
Police Court Notes on Drunkenness and Vandalism Incident
In police court Henry James telegraph operator was charged with drunkenness and breaking a window at the White House on Penn avenue. He struck the glass with his hand and escaped injury. Also arrested for drinking was Kidward Bulebne found in a half intoxicated state near Valley holier lane Saturday night.
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Henry James
Kapa Joner
White House
Penn Avenue
James
Pulion Court
Ted
Kidward Bulebne
Valley
Banquet Invites Sent For Tarbell House Event In Montrose
Invitations issued for a February 2 banquet at the Tarbell House Montrose. Judge Dantel W Bourke guest of honor as he begins his second term as presiding judge of the Thirty fourth Judicial district. Civic leaders the press and county officials are invited to attend.
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Tarbell House
Montrose
Wremiers
Busequahaona
Dantel W. Bourke
Thirty Fourth Judicial
Dhove
Sreereroe Court
Poanestyania
Tele
Adrift on an Ice Cake Incident Reported
A chaotic scene on Lake Michigan near Piowiieitny where fifteen people aboard a lifeboat are cut off amid shifting ice as of February 12. Tug crews respond to assist and bring the stranded group to safety.
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Chiledie
Michigia
Elgg
Attack Ordered by Agoncillo Reported in Manila News
Despatches from Manila indicate Aguinaldo forces precipitated by orders from Filipino representatives in Washington shipping to Hong Kong and Malolos. The report notes rebel activity across Philippines with American casualties totaling five dead and 257 wounded, while 2,000 rebels killed and thousands captured or imprisoned.
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Bowen
Washington
Hong Kong
Malolos
Manila
Staty
Opdera
Kaiserin Agusta
Admiral Dewey
Marita
Peli
Sunauy
General Brooke's Report on Deaths at Matanzas and Santiago
General Brooke cabled war department about deaths at Matanzas and Santiago. Report mentions no yellow fever and lists several soldiers including Private Wilson and Captain Cant. The dispatch notes casualties among Third Georgia and Second Philadelphia units with references to memorial events and hospital arrivals in Havana and Washington.
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Santiago
Washington
Brooke
Havana
War Department
Mateus AL
Albot
Georgia
Weather Forecast for Wellington Penn
Forecast for Wellington Pennsylvania shows a unsettled pattern with light rain likely in the morning and a chilly high near fifty five degrees. Variable winds from the northwest shift to the south by afternoon.
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Anthesy & Gledhill
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